Today
in Athens
Saturday, November 22nd, 2025
Good morning, Athens. Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 22nd of November.
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ David Butcher leads a project with the Voinovich School to transform a polluted former mine site — once used for coal mining — into a museum and community center near Tablertown in Rome Township. Bids took place in early September and tree removal began in October, and contractors will grade and cap the site by spring or early summer to create space for recreation and a water tap for local residents. Ohio University
- ➤ Local vocalist Showing Teeth built her career by recording raw demos in her car and posting clips online that mix loud deathcore with honest emotion. She released her debut single Labyrinth on November 14 and uses spots like a church parking lot to craft her sound — a self-made path in music. WOUB Public Media
- ➤ The Visual Discovery Conference is a five-day cultural exchange where design students and faculty from around the world work together to tell visual stories that capture the host city's unique character—an initiative launched in 2018 by Ohio University and Augsburg University. The program featured 83 students and 14 educators in 2025 and will next convene at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, offering international collaboration and a competitive showcase of creative projects. Ohio University
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Three Ohio University art students won a t-shirt design contest that celebrated Athens wildlife and campus landmarks — winners Ella Chandler, Jalynn Eberts and Jordyn Roderick each earned a $1,000 scholarship, and their shirts are now available for $22.99 on the Bobcat Depot website. Ohio University
- ➤ Ohio University offers an esports certificate program to train students in game design, IT, and business so they can work in a growing digital sports field—where roles include broadcasters, dietitians, and other experts. Students gain hands-on experience in production and event coordination during college competitions to meet the rising demand in esports. Ohio University
- ➤ Ohio University Professor Eric Williams will lead a Science Café event on Dec. 3 at 5 p.m. in the Baker University Center Front Room where he will discuss How to Bend Minds: OU, VR and the FBI — the event invites the OHIO community to attend in person or via livestream. Ohio University
-
Weekly Meditation Session
3-4 p.m. — Serenity Roots Wellness and Yoga Center — Free entry — Experience a peaceful Sunday morning meditation with the Athens KTC Buddhist Center.
-
Reindeer Run 5k
9 AM – 12 PM — Eclipse Company Store — Registration fee required — Enjoy a festive 5k with costumes, hot chocolate, and Santa.
-
December Elite Prospect Camp
10 a.m. - 4 p.m. — Walter Fieldhouse — Check-in starts at 9:30 a.m. — Develop your softball skills with instruction and live gameplay.
-
Kenny G Concert
7:30-9:00 p.m. — Templeton-Blackburn Alumni Memorial Auditorium — Ticket prices vary — Experience the smooth sounds of Kenny G in a local setting.
-
Weekly Meditation Session
3-4 p.m. — Serenity Roots Wellness and Yoga Center — Free entry — Experience a peaceful meditation practice suitable for all levels at Athens KTC Buddhist Center.
-
Ohio University Basketball Halftime Show
1:00 p.m. — Convo Center — Free admission — Enjoy an entertaining halftime show featuring high-flying frisbee-catching dogs.
No new real estate listings today. You can submit one here.
No new job posts today. You can submit one here.
No new community announcements today. You can submit one here.
TODAY'S FOOD FOR THOUGHT
Save when you can and not when you have to.
Know who said this? Send us an email!
Reveal the authorAbout Today in Athens
Welcome to the Today in Athens, your community newsletter that's anything but snooze-worthy, packed with positive, impactful local news + events across the Athens, Ohio community. If you like the Today in Athens, support us by subscribing to our email newsletter and sharing us with your friends and family in Athens.
Advertising Opportunities
Advertising with us will make sure you stay at the top of everyone's mind—in Athens and across Ohio. You can learn more here. We'll work together to build a custom plan to hit your goals this year.
Alternatively, you can submit events, announcements, real estate listings, and job postings. We'll include them in our newsletter on whichever dates you like.
Community, delivered
Our hyper-local media company activates communities through daily email newsletters that curate the most positive, impactful local news + events – all for free.
Subscribe to Today in Athens
A free Athens community newsletter.
- Daily local news
- We curate the most positive, impactful local news + events.
- 6AM City
- A publication of 6AM City, the nation's leading local newsletter-first media network. Nominate your city.
© 6AM City Inc. 2025. All rights reserved. Privacy Policy. Terms of Service. Questions? Contact us here
Sitemap: https://todayinathens.com/sitemap